Belcore is an 80-20 blend of Sangiovese and Merlot that opens with bright cherry and forest fruit and delicate nuances of vanilla seed and spice. It’s silky and smooth but not without drive and character. ——M.L.(2/1/2012)—— 90

Sangiovese and Merlot make a great team and offer ripe berry tones with chewy spice and leather on the close. This is a clean, easy and generous super Tuscan expression. ——M.L.(10/1/2011)—— 89

Here is an oak-driven 80-20 blend of Sangiovese and Merlot with intense notes of cherry, blackberry and ground clove with a touch of dried mint. The wine awards intensity and impressive persistency. In fact, spice and black fruit flavors stick around at the back of the mouth for a very long time.——M.L.(11/1/2009)—— 90